HC Deb 03 March 1964 vol 690 cc198-9W
Sir R. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what was the nature of the increased imports of machinery from the United States of America, Sweden, and Western Germany in January, 1964, compared with January, 1963.

Mr. Heath

The following is the information:

his Department has collated statistical data relating to the facilities at present available for education and training in higher business studies in Commonwealth countries; and if an invitation to provide such information has been extended to recognised professional bodies in the United Kingdom who are endeavouring to assist those countries in the planning and execution of such studies.

Mr. Carr

My Department's main activities on this subject are carried on through the Management Group of the Council for Technical Education and Training for Overseas Countries. The Council has already collected a good deal of information and is in the process of collecting more. It is in touch with the appropriate professional bodies both here and overseas.